State of Washington · 1 day ago
Chehalis River Basin Technician - Scientific Tech 3 - Career Seasonal - 2026-00898
Bay View, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe State of Washington is seeking a Chehalis River Basin Technician to support field research in the Chehalis River Basin, focusing on amphibian and fish surveys. The role involves supervising field crews, conducting surveys, and collecting data to inform habitat restoration and watershed planning efforts.
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Responsibilities
Assist supervising a field crew of 2 to 8 surveying for stream-associated amphibians, Western Toads in streams and rivers of all sizes, and off-channel wetlands for fish and amphibians
This position may plan, coordinate, and/or lead the work of volunteers to support program activities and agency objectives
Conduct snorkel or wading surveys for freshwater mussels
Hike off-trail through dense vegetation on steep slopes, harvested areas, and wetlands to access sites
Conduct rubble-rouse surveys in steep headwater streams, kneeling and bending for extended periods
Boat or wade river networks and ponds safely using non-motorized craft while surveying
Drive daily via logging roads and navigate complex undeveloped road networks
Collect, classify, and record biotic and habitat data on various devices or paper
Using logic, knowledge of the project area, and established quality control methods, evaluate data for completeness, reasonableness, reliability, accuracy, consistency and comparability with other data
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of high school science and four (4) years of experience as a Scientific Technician
Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of high school science and four (4) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a health or safety professional, biologist, chemist, or zoologist
Valid driver's license
Though snorkeling activities are currently suspended, snorkeling is an essential job function. When/if snorkeling activities resume, employee will be required to obtain and maintain snorkeling certification
Preferred
Three (3) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Conducting aquatics field research
Three (3) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Leading aquatics field crew
Three (3) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Lentic and lotic habitats associated with stream systems, especially those in alluvial floodplains
Three (3) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Principles and procedures of biological research
Three (3) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Varied natural history experience including animals and plants, both locally native and non-native
Three (3) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Capturing fish and amphibians using varied nets, seines, minnow traps and electrofishing backpacks
Three (3) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), iOS handhelds/apps (iPads), digital cameras, GPS, laser range finders, etc
Three (3) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Navigating landscapes using primitive (map/compass) and modern (GPS/nav apps) means
Three (3) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Geography, culture, and history of the Chehalis Basin
Two (2) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Standard laboratory and field methods
Two (2) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Fish, wildlife, and habitat ecology
Two (2) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Conducting field surveys for aquatic species; identifying and distinguishing biological and physical features
Two (2) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Collecting genetic tissue samples from captured amphibians and fishes
Two (2) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Operating common electronic and scientific equipment to collect data
Two (2) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Collecting, recording, compiling, and summarizing data
Two (2) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Quality control methods to evaluate data for completeness, reasonableness, reliability, accuracy, consistency and comparability with other data
Two (2) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Driving 4WD vehicles on logging roads
Two (2) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with CB radios
Two (2) Years Or More Of Professional Experience In/with Operating non-motorized watercraft in moderate river currents
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
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